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GG53 DJS

2012 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,536 mi
Last recorded92,536 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG53 DJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 92,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,209 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 83,028 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 83,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,902 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,368 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 18,367 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GG53 DJS is a 2012 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GG53 DJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GG53 DJS registered?

GG53 DJS is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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